Kerb (HIP 115250), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Kerb (HIP 115250) is a white main-sequence star (A5V) in Stars, 162 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.58.

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Kerb (HIP 115250)

Kerb is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 162 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.58. Iron abundance: -0.28 (52% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 17.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,119 39,377 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 23h 20m, Dec +23° 44.4'

Spectral type: A5V

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